Lets Build

MAY 12, 2021

The construction site is where the money is being made or lost. As a project manager or site foreman, you should at all times have a detailed overview of everything that is happening there. That’s the only way to track change and react to critical issues on time to keep the heartbeat of your project stable. Construction surveys show that if you get to deliver small tasks at least 80% on schedule and up to quality, you will eventually manage to deliver the entire project on time and without going

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 12, 2021

How BIM Powers Connected Preconstruction. Alex Headley. Wed, 05/12/2021 - 10:10. Most of us have probably heard the phrase “preconstruction is where you make your money” at some point in our career. An effective preconstruction process has typically been something of a secret weapon in the past – but as our industry begins to rapidly digitize, an increasing number of companies are more effectively connecting their preconstruction teams through technology.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 12, 2021

How offsite, modular construction is currently being paired with technology in the UK to elevate and future-proof contractors and their projects.

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The Constructor

MAY 12, 2021

We have always been striving to build technologies that could imitate human intelligence. That’s the reason we have AI at the forefront today, ready.

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Business Facilities

MAY 12, 2021

Seattle-based e-retail giant Amazon will create 500 jobs at its new import processing center in Smithfield, NC. - Read: Amazon Investing $100M In North Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. rbinsacca. Wed, 05/12/2021 - 06:00. Productivity in home construction lags behind almost every other industry, while inefficiencies and waste hurt profits and growth. Is off-site construction the answer to building homes faster and more affordably and easing current supply and labor issues?

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The Constructor

MAY 12, 2021

Today, builders are using a number of advanced and popular materials for the construction of buildings, homes, and offices. Some of these materials.

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

What the Latest Economics Research Means for the Industry. cbroderick. Wed, 05/12/2021 - 09:17. On an aggregate basis, residential construction costs are up nearly 10%, says Robert Deitz, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders. Dietz keeps home builders updated on recent economics research conducted by NAHB and what the findings mean for the industry in the first installment of Eye on Housing TV.

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BD+C

MAY 12, 2021

Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center, a new 18,000 sf veterinary specialty and 24/7 emergency hospital, is currently under construction by Lorentz Bruun in Vancouver, Wash. Renovated from a former Whole Foods, the project involves demolishing the former grocery store space, framing, roughing in, and sheet rocking the 77-room hospital facility.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

These Simple Choices Can Elevate a Shower's Design. cbroderick. Wed, 05/12/2021 - 09:30. Homeowners view their showers as spots for wellness, relaxation, and rejuvenation. When designing or remodeling a shower, there are several small design choices that can add advanced functionality and serenity. Redfin suggests considering designing built-in niches for more storage.

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Business Facilities

MAY 12, 2021

Hilmar Cheese Company plans to invest $460 million to build a major production facility in Dodge City, KS. - Read: Hilmar Cheese Company Bringing 247 New Jobs To Kansas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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BD+C

MAY 12, 2021

We often talk about sustainability strategies that help to minimize environmental impact and slow the effects of climate change. Designing for resilience is equally important now that the earth’s temperature has started to rise, and abnormal climate events are becoming the norm. This post addresses how climate modeling can inform design strategies to respond to climate change, rather than design strategies to prevent climate change.

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Civiconcepts

MAY 12, 2021

Black Cotton Soil is a cohesive soil. It is considered a difficult or problematic soil for civil engineers. It possesses the characteristics of swelling during rainy and shrinking during summer. … Black Cotton Soil – Its Types, Properties, Composition Read More ».

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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2021

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer won't shut oil and gas pipeline but threatens to seize proceeds if owner Enbridge keeps it operating even as the energy giant gains first permits for replacement tunnel.

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BD+C

MAY 12, 2021

Experts examined reduced pathogen transmission using a building’s original mechanical design, original installation, design intent, and proper maintenance in a new white paper.

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2021

Vineyard Wind, a $2.8B, 800MW project off Massachusetts, wins federal approval to be built under a PLA, as state auctions more ocean real estate to add 1.6 GW of wind power capacity.

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BD+C

MAY 12, 2021

A new 74-unit, mixed-use affordable housing development for families has recently completed at the southwest corner of Central Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles. Designed by KFA, The Florence Mills Apartments rises four stories and was designed with a zig-zag plan to create many angles offering views to the street and a sense of openness that celebrates the corner site.

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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2021

$2.8B, 800MW Vineyard Wind, off Massachusetts, wins U.S. approval to be built under a PLA, as next 800MW state project moves ahead and new ocean real estate is auctioned to add more capacity.

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

Bidding Wars are Top Reason Keeping Buyers From Purchasing. cbroderick. Wed, 05/12/2021 - 09:24. More active homebuyers are struggling to purchase due to bidding wars and less due to affordability. The National Association of Home Builders found that of the 16% of American adults considering a move in the first quarter of 2021, 63% have turned active, but a large share remain on the hunt for a home.

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CivilJungle

MAY 12, 2021

What Is Damp Proof Course? The damp proof course is an important layer for all walls of the building that is provided near the ground in the wall to prevent dampness of the walls. In the properties of which there has no provided damp protection layer, that may be affected by excess moisture rising from the ground. This excess moisture can affect decoration, plaster , and even wet rot or effecting unprotected timbers.

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

Colorado Homeowners See Dramatic Home Value Increases. cbroderick. Wed, 05/12/2021 - 09:35. During the first eight years of homeownership, one Colorado resident’s home increased in value modestly—it took just two years for the home’s value to advance 18%. The 20-year-old one-story ranch home went from $298,330 in June 2018 to $351,130 in June 2020, reports the Denver Post.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2021

Brokers report increases of 50% to 100% and heading higher for excess and umbrella policies.

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Natural Building

MAY 12, 2021

My friend Michael Judd lived in Nicaragua for many years and moved to Frederick, Maryland several years ago with his wife to establish a permaculture homestead. I recently got this email from him that is so enticing I thought I would pass it on too you. Spring has Sprung in full force at Long Creek Homestead and the Willow Dome is Popping!! Only three years old and already a full canopy.

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought in 41 counties and proposed water investment over four years.

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2021

A dominant player in all Midwest states, Stantec delivers everything from building design to water supply systems

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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2021

Dodge data on projected 2021 construction starts in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2021

Entrepreneur helped design key global buildings and launched Gensler's collaborative culture that propelled it to become a 5,000-person giant.

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2021

$17-billion, 230-km HS2 project will extend service from London to Birmingham England.

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